H oly C ros s Catholic Church “A community of disciples of Jesus Christ called to cele-

brate, proclaim, and share the love of God with all people.”

December 23, 2018

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Good People of Holy Cross, I know that in searching for God we are searching for peace, rest and security, but at a certain point, in the winter advent darkness, it’s time to deepen faith, time to embrace complexity. Do not presume that you have everything figured out. Pope Francis says: “In this quest to seek and find God in all things there is still an area of uncertainty. There must be. If a person says that they met God with total certainty and is not touched by a margin of uncertainty, then this is not good. For me, this is an important key. If one has the answers to all the questions—that is the proof that God is not with him…The great leaders of the people of God have always left room for doubt. You must leave room for the Lord, we must be humble. Uncertainty is in every true discernment that is open to finding confirmation in spiritual consolation.” The only thing that matters is discerning the presence of God in our lives. Pope Francis is saying, one of the main indications that we’re on the right track, is when we’re not sure we are, when we’re uncertain. We may have all kinds of doubts and struggles, and you feel anxious and alone, and then you hear our Pope saying it’s OK, we’re all in this together. Open yourself up to the darkness and uncertainty because it’s only then, that the Lord can really enter in; only then that the Lord can really fill us up. May these last days of Advent find you waiting and making room in your life for our loving Lord. Fr. Jude Michael

Gente Buena de Holy Cross, Sé que en la búsqueda de Dios estamos buscando paz, descanso y seguridad, pero en cierto punto, en la oscuridad de la llegada del invierno, es hora de profundizar la fe, tiempo de abrazar la complejidad. No supongas que tienes todo resuelto. El Papa Francisco dice: “En esta búsqueda para encontrar a Dios en todas las cosas, todavía hay un área de incertidumbre; debe haber. Si una persona dice que se encontró con Dios con total certeza y no se siente afectada por un margen de incertidumbre, esto no es bueno. Para mí, esta es una clave importante. Si alguien tiene las respuestas a todas las preguntas, esa es la prueba de que Dios no está con esa persona... Los grandes líderes del pueblo de Dios siempre han dejado lugar a dudas. Debes dejar espacio para el Señor, debemos ser humildes. La incertidumbre está en cada discernimiento verdadero que está abierto a encontrar confirmación en el consuelo espiritual ". Lo único que importa es discernir la presencia de Dios en nuestras vidas. El Papa Francisco está diciendo que uno de los principales indicios de que estamos en el camino correcto es cuando no estamos seguros de estarlo, cuando dudamos. Podemos tener todo tipo de dudas y luchas, sentirte ansioso y solo, pero luego escuchas a nuestro Papa decir que está bien, estamos todos juntos en esto. Ábrete a la oscuridad y a la incertidumbre porque es solo entonces, que el Señor realmente puede entrar; solo entonces que el Señor realmente nos puede llenar. Que estos últimos días de Adviento te encuentren esperando y haciendo espacio en tu vida para nuestro amoroso Señor. Padre Jude Michael

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm, 6:30pm*

Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 11:30am, 1:15pm*, 5:30pm

Burmese Mass: 3pm on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month

DAILY MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Saturday 9:15am

*en español

CONFESSIONS Saturday, 10am or by appointment

OFFICE HOURS

Monday thru Friday 9am-4pm

3175 Hathaway Court, Atlanta, GA 30341 Phone: 770-939-3501 ww.holycrossatlanta.org Fax: 770-723-7013

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Considering Stephen Ministry?

If you feel called to Stephen ministry (providing a Christian presence to someone experiencing a period of difficulty) but missed our recent training class, please consider joining the training class at Our Lady of the Assumption (near Oglethorpe University). This would be training with them to participate in Stephen ministry here at Holy Cross. Classes will begin in January and run through May. Most of the sessions are on Tuesdays. If you are interested, please contact Dianna Scherer as soon as possible at 404-403-9173 or dianna.scherer1@gmail.com.

WE PRAY FOR OUR SICK

PRAYERS AND INTENTIONS

Amber Sieg Carper Bob McKinnon Joseph Moreland Joel Rivera Patricia Novack Luis Carbajal Maddox Kelly Domitila Hernandez Pelcastre Hortencia Lopez Coutino Ricardo Abrajan Sarmiento Inez Rivadenerio Janet Newman Caroline Warren Petrosky Julie Wiegand Sue Coyle George & Hildegard Schmid Don Kurland Margaret Keij Rebecca & Will Dupree Noelia Nava Baylon Nick Cruciani Marylee Van Keuren Angela Starrs Amy Heyla Jeanne Smith Jean Costello Cortney Jencey Bert Steele

Rusty Councillman John Walsh Jesus Salcecto Chris Campbell Eddie Morris Annie Bautista Tanya Mendoza Aiden Melendez Gloria Szabo Chris Timmons Linda Mason Sharon Fisher Inge Mercer Rick Beene Virginia Whittaker Ed Zerrer Denis Kelly Judith Hernandez Montoya Bob & Jean DeSantis Richard Fox Dominic De Santis Keren Clay Madeline Peters Don Roy Steve Davis Angela Khoury Meghan Levy Frank Stack Patti Kramer Jenna Goodman Hemona Samuel Edith Leisen

MASS INTENTIONS / INTENCIONES Sunday/Domingo December 23 5:00pm Vigil Cleopatra Mack Davis Martha Clements Philip & Marie Dupuis 6:30pm*Vigilia Posada Committee 7:30am People of Holy Cross 9:00am Barbara Walter 11:30am Edward Laby Barbara Wise 1:15pm Jose Humberto Jimenez 5:30pm All Souls in Purgatory Monday/Lunes December 24 4:00pm Safety of all Military personnel 4:00pm Lampe Family Living & Deceased 6:00pm* People of Holy Cross 8:00pm For those in need of healing 11:00pm For victims of natural disasters Tuesday/Lunes December 25 10:00am George, Ozioma, Ral, Nkechi & Pascal Aghamba 12:00pm* For peace throughout the world Wednesday/Miécoles December 26 9:15am NO MASS Thursday/Jueves December 27 9:15am Caitlyn McGee Johanna Patrick Friday/Viernes December 28 9:15am Jim Ogle Emilia Vigil George McDonald Saturday/Sábado December 29 9:15am Emily Huinil 5:00pm Vigil Henry Jopper 6:30pm*Vigilia All our veterans Sunday/Domingo December 30 7:30am Meaghan Gahan 9:00am All Souls in Purgatory 11:30am Don St. Clair 1:15pm People of Holy Cross 5:30pm Denis Clos

*en español deceased

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ADORATION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT Stay with me one hour?

Adoration guardians are needed on Thursday from 11am-12pm and Saturday from 1-2pm. Please contact Hue Bundrich at 404-645-4189, Kay Warthman at kwarthman@mac.com.

ADORACION AL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO

¿Podrías quedarte conmigo por una hora?

Necesitamos guardianes de adoración para los jueves de 11:00am a 12:00 pm y los sábados de 1:00pm a 2:00 p.m. Por favor contacte a Marlene Amador al 770-861-0636.

Christmas Flowers Donations

The parish office has sent Christmas flower envelopes in the most recent mailing of offertory envelopes. Please use these envelopes to help cover the expense of Christmas

flowers. You can donate in memory of a deceased loved one or in honor of the living. You can also donate just to help defer the cost, without a dedication. Place your envelope in the offertory basket or drop it by the front office. Thank you for your generosity! Flores Navideñas La oficina parroquial ha mandado sobres navideños en el envió más reciente de sobres para la ofrenda. Por favor use este sobre para ayudar a cubrir los gastos de las flores de Navidad. Usted puede donar en memoria de un ser querido o en honor a alguien. También puede donar sólo para ayudar a diferir el costo, sin ninguna dedicación. Coloque su sobre en la canasta de la ofrenda o entréguelo en la oficina parroquial. ¡Gracias por su generosidad!

Time is running out! The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal for 2018 is ending on December 31, 2018. We appreciate those who have given to make this appeal successful. Parishioners have pledged $191,333 and to date we have collected $140,366. If you have not fulfilled your pledge we ask you to make your payments prior to year-end. ¡El tiempo se acaba! La Campaña Anual del Arzobispo de 2018 finaliza el 31 de diciembre

de 2018. Agradecemos a aquellos que han dado su apoyo para el éxito de esta campaña. Los feligreses se han comprometido con $191,333 y hasta la fecha hemos recaudado $140,366. Si no ha cumplido con su compromiso, le pedimos que realice sus pagos antes de fin de año.

Rosary Makers Keeping in Touch Our Rosary Makers group has been pretty busy this year with the distribution of rosaries. We hope to continue our journey of making rosaries and promoting praying the rosary. So far this year, we have distributed 2,755 rosaries to youth ministries, religious formation, RCIA, and different religious activities within our church. We have also sent rosaries to Jamaica, Haiti and Africa. If you like to join our group please call Noemi Joseph at 404-553-4168. “There are no great things, only small things with great

love” - Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Nuestro grupo de “Rosary Makers” ha estado bastante ocupado este año distribuyendo rosarios. Esperamos

continuar nuestro viaje de elaborar rosarios y promover el rezo del santo rosario. En lo que va del año, hemos

distribuido 2,755 rosarios a ministerios juveniles, formación religiosa, RICA y diferentes actividades religiosas dentro de

nuestra iglesia. También hemos enviado rosarios a Jamaica, Haití y África.

Si desea unirse a nuestro grupo, llame a Noemí al 404-553-4168.

Have you moved, changed email address, added a family member, no longer have a land line or changed phone numbers? Call or email the Parish Office to submit your changes!

¿Se ha mudado, cambiado su número telefónico o hay un nuevo miembro en su familia? Por favor contacte a la oficina parroquial para actualizar su información!

Our current manager, who has done a wonderful job, is moving. We are in need of a new manager to take his place. The person would be responsible for maintaining inventory and finances. If interested, please email Felicia Tanzosch at ftanzosch@holycrossatlanta.org

N E W S

Office volunteer needed to work the front desk on Fridays from 9am to 12pm.

If interested, please contact Felicia Tanzosch at 770-939-3501 ext. 226 or

ftanzosch@holycrossatlanta.org

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REMEMBER OUR DECEASED

Please pray for the repose of the soul;

Nancy Towhey a longtime member of Holy Cross

may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Por favor, recuerde en sus oraciones a nuestros difuntos. Que las almas de los

fieles difuntos descansen en paz.

Small Group Leaders

NEEDED The Faith Formation office is in need of adult volunteers to work as small group leaders in our

Confirmation program. This is a short duration commitment of one Saturday 9:30-6:00 (January 5

th) and 4 Wednesday

nights (January 16th, 30

th, February 6th, 20

th) from 7-9pm.

If you are interested in sharing your faith with the young church, please call Barb Garvin at 678 689-2819 ext.4 or email bgarvin@holycrossatlanta.org. La oficina de Formación en la Fe necesita voluntarios adultos para trabajar como líderes de grupos pequeños en nuestro programa de Confirmación. Este es un compromiso de corta duración de un sábado de 9: 30am-6:00pm (5 de enero) y 4 miércoles por la noche (16 y 30 de enero & 6 y 20 de febrero) de 7-9pm. Si está interesado en compartir su fe con nuestros jóvenes, llame a Barb Garvin al 678-689-2819 ext.4 o envíe un correo electrónico a bgarvin@holycrossatlanta.org.

Adult Confirmation If you are over 18 and out of high school and have received First Communion but not been Confirmed call to find out if you qualify for Adult Confirmation. Adult Confirmation classes will meet on Sunday afternoons during January and February. Our next Confirmation is March 2

nd with

Archbishop Gregory. For more information and to schedule an appointment to see if you qualify, please contact Barb Garvin at 678 689-2819 ext. 4 or by email at bgarvin@holycrossatlanta.org

December 2018

Family of the Month Brian Arnberger and family

Knight of the Month: Riley Lawhorn

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The Holy Cross Moms’ Group invites all children to our

The End of the Year is Near Contributions for 2018 must be

in by December 30th! If you want a donation to the parish credited to 2018, you must have it in the Parish Office by Sunday, December 30th, 2018. Any donation given after this will be credited to 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS!

El Fin de Año está Cerca ¡Las contribuciones para 2018

deben ser entregadas para el 30 de diciembre!

Si desea que una donación a Holy Cross se le acredite al año 2018, debe entregarla a la Parroquia en o antes del domingo, 30 de diciembre de 2018. Cualquier donación que se realice después se acreditará al año 2019. ¡SIN EXCEPCIONES!

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Solemnidad de Maria, Madre de Dios

Holy Day of Obligation Día de Obligación

This Holy Day of Obligation is a celebration of Mary’s motherhood of Jesus. On this day, we are reminded of the role that the Blessed Virgin played in the plan of our salvation. Calling Mary “Mother of God” is the highest honor we can give to her.

Este día de obligación es una celebración de la maternidad de Maria. En este día recordamos el papel que la Santísima Virgen desempeñó en el plan de nuestra salvación. Llamar a Maria “Madre de Dios” es el mayor honor que podemos darle.

Schedule of Masses December 31: 5:00pm English Vigil

January 1: 10:00am English; 12:00pm Spanish; 2:00pm Burmese

Altar Server Training Interested in becoming an altar server? We will hold an altar server training on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 9am – 11am

in the main sanctuary. Any child who is a registered parishioner and has received their First Communion may train as a server. Please email Kris Chatfield at krischatfield@bellsouth.net to register, or with questions.

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Formed.org is a Catholic website for adults and families to learn more about their Catholic faith. The subscription is paid for by Holy Cross so

you can have your faith at your fingertips. Formed has quality programs, videos, e-books and much more. To log on: simply go to formed.org and enter the parish code FEVQJF (all caps) and it will guide you through the process of setting up your own login. Visit it over and over again as there are new programs and videos added all the time.

Journey of a Celtic Heart with Carmel Boyle

For those that attended Carmel’s presentation at Holy Cross last Spring. Here is an opportunity to spend an entire weekend on a Journey of a Celtic Heart, where you will have the pleasure and opportunity to benefit from the great Irish spirituality of Carmel Boyle as she shares her gifts and love for the Trinity, Irish saints and the faith rooted in Celtic spirituality. She will guide you through gentle movement, prayer, poetry, song and stories in a reflective atmosphere.

Where: Blessed Trinity Shrine Trinity – Fort Mitchell, AL When: March 15-17, 2019 Fee: $180.00 (includes: $40 non-refundable deposit).

For further information and to download a registration form, please go to the following webpage: http://www.msbt.org/events/event/journey-of-a-celtic-heart-4/

If you have any questions, please email Carol Fenwick at carol_fenwick@yahoo.com

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Pastor Fr. Jude Michael Krill OFM Conv. jmkrill@holycrossatlanta.org Ext. 237

Parochial Vicars Fr. Calixto Salvatierra Moreno OFM Conv. csalvatierra@holycrossatlanta.org Ext. 224

Fr. Thomas Reist OFM Conv. treist@holycrossatlanta.org Ext. 225

In Residence Fr. John Voytek OFM Conv.

Deacon Mr. Bernardo Buzeta Ext. 222 bbuzeta@holycrossatlanta.org

Director of Faith Formation Barb Garvin Ext. 233 bgarvin@holycrossatlanta.org Coord. Elementary Faith Formation Aida Buzeta Ext. 235 abuzeta@holycrossatlanta.org Director of Music Ministry Gail Goodman Ext. 228 ggoodman@holycrossatlanta.org Office Manager Felicia Tanzosch Ext. 226 ftanzosch@holycrossatlanta.org

Accountant Gregg Watson Ext. 242 gwatson@holycrossatlanta.org Pastoral Associate Monica Robles Ext. 223 mroblesfrias@holycrossatlanta.org Administrative Assistant Yrene Lorenzo Ext. 234 ylorenzo@holycrossatlanta.org Sacramental Secretary Penny Lampe Ext. 252 plampe@holycrossatlanta.org

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS:

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE Dec. 9 Basket: $26,067.28 Online $8,616,61 Total $34,683.89

2nd Collection for the Retired Religious $5,525.00 and the Feast of the Immaculate Conception $2,765.41

Thank you for your continued generosity! ¡Gracias por su continua generosidad!

December Second Collection: Christmas Flowers 12/25 ARCH Catholic Charities

ONLINE GIVING

Please join our growing number of families who have elected to make their contributions online!

It’s simple:

Log onto www.holycrossatlanta.org - click on the Give Online widget

- follow the registration instructions.

Parish Office: 770-939-3501 e-mail: hcoffice@holycrossatlanta.org

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